A total of 28 schools, representing undergraduate and graduate students from two- and four-year schools in the region, competed in virtual qualifying rounds March 19-20, 2013 for a chance to qualify for the Mid-Atlantic CCDC Regional Finals. The Mid-Atlantic CCDC is one of ten regional competitions across the U.S., all part of the Deloitte National CCDC.

The University of Maryland team is one of eight teams advancing to the regionals. The others include North Carolina State University.